Satavaptan Cirrhotic Ascites Treatment Study: a Double-blind, Randomised, Parallel-group Comparison of Treatment With Satavaptan at 5 to 10 mg Daily Versus Placebo on Top of Conventional Treatment in Patients With Ascites Due to Cirrhosis of the Liver

Primary:To evaluate the efficacy of satavaptan on top of conventional treatment in the treatment of clinically evident ascites in participants with cirrhosis of the liver. Secondary:To evaluate the tolerability and safety of satavaptan over a 52-week treatment period in participants with cirrhosis of the liver and ascites. The one-year double blind placebo controlled period is extended up to 2 years in a long term safety study (PASCCAL-2).